Lakes / Texas / Bell County / Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Texas
6,429 acres
Surface Area
107 ft
Max Depth
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Texas
31.02 degrees N, 97.59 degrees W - Bell County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Texas Parks and Wildlife Department coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Stillhouse Hollow Lake Stacks Up
- Ranks #5 for depth among the 107 natural lakes counted in Texas so far.
- Larger than 96% of the 1,641 lakes counted in Texas.
- About 53 miles from Austin, as the crow flies.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil Conservation Service Site 10 Reservoir | Bell | 3.1 mi | 27.24 acres |
| Nolan Lake | Bell | 7.8 mi | 38.57 acres |
| Larned Lake | Bell | 9.8 mi | 25.29 acres |
| Belton Lake | Bell | 12 mi | 12,385 acres |
| Lake Polk | Bell | 14 mi | 27.43 acres |
| Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir | Bell | 19 mi | 38.8 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Stillhouse Hollow Lake
How Big Is Stillhouse Hollow Lake?
Stillhouse Hollow Lake covers 6,429 acres in Bell County, Texas.
How Deep Is Stillhouse Hollow Lake?
Stillhouse Hollow Lake reaches 107 ft at its deepest.
What Is the Largest Lake in Bell County?
Belton Lake is the largest lake in Bell County, at 12,385 acres.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Texas
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amistad Reservoir | Val Verde | 64,900 acres | 217 ft |
| 2 | Comanche Creek Reservoir | Pecos | 3,272 acres | 125 ft |
| 3 | Belton Lake | Bell | 12,385 acres | 124 ft |
| 4 | O. H. Ivie Reservoir | Concho | 19,149 acres | 119 ft |
| 5 | Stillhouse Hollow Lake | Bell | 6,429 acres | 107 ft |
All 107 Texas lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Texas
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo Bend Reservoir | Sabine | 181,600 acres | 110 ft |
| 2 | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | San Augustine | 114,500 acres | 80 ft |
| 3 | Lake Livingston | San Jacinto | 90,000 acres | 77 ft |
| 4 | Falcon Reservoir | Zapata | 80,555.4 acres | - |
| 5 | Amistad Reservoir | Val Verde | 64,900 acres | 217 ft |
All 1,641 Texas lakes ranked by surface area
Sources: Texas Parks & Wildlife lake data (ID 120028102). Verified October 30, 2026.